AASHTO Publications Maintenance Training Series: Weather-related Operations (1 PDH) TC3MN022-16-T1

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements. Course overview: Storm control is a major component of roadway maintenance in many areas of the country. State, municipal, and county agencies are responsible for providing safe, passable roadways even in severe weather. While the majority of the Weather-Related Operations course concentrates on snow and ice storms, many of the elements apply to other weather events as well. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding all require coordination and dedication of maintenance personnel. In any weather event, agencies need to restore roadways and bridges to ensure they are safe for motorists. Participants of this course will learn about the planning requirements for an effective storm response, including scheduling and training personnel, identifying equipment needs, executing dry runs, and the additional requirements posed by a multi-day storm event. This training assists participants with planning and responding effectively to all weather-related operations. This training was developed as part of the Maintenance Training Series. To access all the trainings in the series, enroll in the TC3MN014-15-T1 course. Training level: This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council level IV. Target audience: This course is designed for those who manage operations programs and deal with oversight and quality assurance across broad geographic areas. This target audience also is involved with handling materials, scheduling, budgeting, and planning. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Identify the elements of an effective storm response plan; • Identify factors involved in scheduling personnel needs; • Identify safety and training considerations for maintenance personnel who are involved in weather-related operations; • Identify the types of equipment used in a snow and ice removal plan and their uses; and • Describe how to identify equipment needs for a particular storm.